Ever since it was announced that Samantha would be part of Mahanati, the biopic of legendary actress Savitri, there have been several speculations about her role in the film. While initial assumptions were that she’d play the actress herself, we have now learnt that the actress is set to play a journalist in the film.
“The story is told from her perspective. Revealing more details would be unfair to the film. I can only tell you that her character is based in the ‘80s,” shares a source in the know, adding, “Samantha was very excited about the role because she hasn’t done something like this earlier.”
While the film is a period drama, and a lot of research is being done, a source reveals that the actress herself is doing a lot of homework. “She wants to look her part, and live in the character of a reporter from those times. While she has interacted a great deal with present day journalists, she is aware that the scenario back then was totally different. She doesn’t want to leave anything to chance,” adds the source.
Meanwhile, the film’s casting is still on and the makers are in talks with several actors for key roles in the film, especially those of Savitri’s contemporary actors. Mickey J. Meyer is composing music for the film.
